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At how badly this team has capitulated. We couldn't beat a ****ing egg. My patience is wearing thin with those players, and dare i say it Edinburgh. A clear inability to rectify problem positions.

Some of the players have got comfy for my liking, Osano being the main culprit. He would of got into a League two side any day a couple of seasons ago and I so wish we did sell him to MK Dons last season and got some money for him.

and Some of the players are just not good enough. I really dont know what people see in Corky, Hes tackles are poor and frequently dangerous, hes dont close down quick enough, hes seems to be out of position more than he is in position, Joe Day kicking is woeful, hes good one on one but when the box is crowned from a set play, hes poor.

Diamondsforever wrote:I really do think that some of us are completely underestimating the effect that losing Dale has had on the whole Club. Losing a friend is never easy, losing a friend in these circumstances must be absolutely devstating and I hope I never ever have to find out how it feels. Justin is dealing with his own feelings as well as having to keep morale up in the dressing room, I wouldn't want to be in his shoes for love nor money.

We're in a period now of re-building and taking small steps to move forward. The key to it all is small steps and we have a role to play in that by being there supporting them all the way. They need us more than ever right now.

It’s frustrating to see people on here saying things like ‘They can’t play now Dale has gone’ and ‘Dale death has ruined the team’
Our form was shocking before he died and it’s shocking now, simple as. Yes the players have been hit hard by his passing but that was nearly a month ago. It’s time to move on and stop using Dale as a scapegoat for the poor performances. These words might be harsh, but in the cold light of day but it’s the truth.

Diamondsforever wrote:We're in a period now of re-building and taking small steps to move forward. The key to it all is small steps and we have a role to play in that by being there supporting them all the way. They need us more than ever right now.

In addition, we've also lost Stuart quite suddenly and had a back 4 playing today that probably hadn't played together before today. Thorne hasn't played much all season, nor has Gash....but I guess all that's irrelevant too.
There are, quite clearly to me, many issues going on behind the scenes that we may never know the full details of; we need to be supportive not critical right now.

totally agree DF.
the dale roberts situation will have had a massive impact on the whole squad and this is bound to reflect in our performances
this season is over forget the playoffs we be lucky to finish top half!!
stuart has gone think osano could be next he didnt look at all interested today! farrell looks half the player he was last year, joe day is begining to look out of his depth think a few players will have left by the end of the month
maybe justin will go too? i wouldnt be suprised

Superhans wrote:maybe justin will go too? i wouldnt be suprised

I think your overeacting there, Hes just signed a long-term deal this morning and by the evening you wouldnt be surprised if he left! He wont go anywhere! But he does need to make changes

It's been a month so thats it, it has no effect? I have to say I disagree. It must be very hard to have that same drive and motivation, and many of these players may do well for moving onto new teams for a fresh start. I'm sure its not an excuse for poor performances, but it must be very hard to walk into the same envionment with the optimism and focus on promotion that we had before.

I think we need this season to end, change the squad a bit for all of our sakes, and come back for a challenge next season. I think that is the realistic position.

As for losing faith in Justin, the short-termism and the moaning never ceases to amaze me in its complete an utter nonsense. I hope nobody else is losing faith in a manager who turned this club around just because we've gone a few without a win after finishing 3rd last season. It beggars belief.

It was one of the poorest home performances I have witnessed,not one single player played well most worrying was the form of our experienced players.Porter Corcoran o Connor Osano where all poor how Osano got MOM is beyond me and Farrell was dreadful perhaps York did get the better deal.the new centre halves showed some promise especially Thorn I hpoe the new owners have got patience and money I think they will need both

Diamondsforever wrote:I really do think that some of us are completely underestimating the effect that losing Dale has had on the whole Club. Losing a friend is never easy, losing a friend in these circumstances must be absolutely devstating and I hope I never ever have to find out how it feels. Justin is dealing with his own feelings as well as having to keep morale up in the dressing room, I wouldn't want to be in his shoes for love nor money.

We're in a period now of re-building and taking small steps to move forward. The key to it all is small steps and we have a role to play in that by being there supporting them all the way. They need us more than ever right now.

I lost a family member a close friend AND also a workmate recently (all within a fortnight). I'll tell my boss on Monday that I can't do my job properly shall I? The world moves forward and they are SUPPOSED professionals, so they should be able to get on with it.
Last home game was for Dale against our biggest rivals, yet they couldn't raise a heartbeat let alone their game. Dale would have hated that.
There is no place for excuses NO matter what they are. We are shit and like I have been saying for two years JE hasn't impressed me in the slightest. Yes we got to the play-offs last season but that was with 3 key players (and Dale in goal), they haven't been replaced and neither does it look like they will be.